Meaning Of The Word Ailanthus

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ailanthus in American English
any tree or shrub of a genus (Ailanthus) of the quassia family, having pointed leaflets, fine-grained wood, and clusters of small, greenish flowers with an unpleasant odor
noun: any tree belonging to the genus Ailanthus, of the quassia family, esp. A. altissima, widely grown in cities

ailanthus in British English
noun: an E Asian simaroubaceous deciduous tree, Ailanthus altissima, planted in Europe and North America, having pinnate leaves, small greenish flowers, and winged fruits

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